Weaving workshop
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Weaving workshop
Mon–Fri 9 am–12 noon and 1 pm–4 pm
Weißenhof Campus,
Keramikbau, Rooms 224 and 225
On the manual and computer-controlled looms in the weaving workshop, the visual, tactile and value-adding diversity of fabric qualities is explored in an artistic, creative and innovative manner. Working with yarns, materials and colours within the technical constraints of weaving constantly opens up new, often surprising creative possibilities and encourages experimentation.
Theoretical knowledge of weaving techniques and technical calculations, weaving-related software, and practical training on looms spanning several semesters form the basis for the creation of experimental one-off pieces or fabric prototypes suitable for industrial production.
Facilities
- Extensive stock of yarn
- Sharpening frame
- Winding machine for warp bobbins
- 10 button looms (max. setting width 30–40 cm)
- 3 computer-controlled Arm Designer looms (maximum setting width: 66 cm)
- 4 computer-controlled Arm Patronic looms (max. setting width: 42 cm)
- Carpet loom (max. setting width 130 cm)
Range of courses
Binding techniques and sample folders
- Basic bonds and their derivatives
- Structural bonds
- Fabrics with multiple warp and weft systems
- Creation of a collection of web samples
Practical and Theoretical Aspects of Weaving
- Knowledge of work processes in the weaving workshop
- Fabric design
- Technical specifications for fabrics
- Knowledge of the textile fibres and yarns used
- Technical calculations (yarn counts, weight per square metre)
- Setting up a sample loom
- Basic weaving skills
Project-based work
- Personalised project support
- Further development and application of the binding techniques learnt
- Discovering other, unusual binding techniques
- Fabric planning based on existing designs
- Designing and producing complex fabrics
- Special, changing offers during Workshop Month
